MEXICAN CHICKEN FAJITA RICE​

Mexican Chicken Fajita Rice

Ingredients For spice mix:

• Chili powder 1-2 tsp
• Paprika powder 2 tsp
• Garlic Powder 1.5 tsp
• Cumin powder 2 tsp
• Salt 2 tsp
• Dried Oregano 2 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp

Ingredients for Chicken marinade:

• Chicken breast halves 3
• Olive Oil 1/4 cup
• Lime Juice 4 tbsp
• Spice mix 3 tbsp

ingredients For Rice:

• Rice 3 Cups
• Red Bell Pepper sliced 1
• Green Bell Pepper sliced 1
• Onion 1 medium sized
• Chicken cubes 1-2
• Lemon Wedges for garnishing
• Cilantro for garnishing

preparation:

1. Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Soak for about an hour.
2. Mix the ingredients to make the spice mix. Keep aside.
3. Pound the chicken pieces to flatten them and cut into big chunks.
4. Marinate with 3 tablespoons of spice mix for half an hour.
5. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a pan or a grill. Add the chicken pieces and cook fully until charred on each side. Take out in a dish and keep aside for later.
6. For the rice, thinly slice the onion sauté  in 2 teaspoons oil until translucent.
7. Thinly slice the green and the red bell pepper. Add to the onions and saute for half a minute. Do not allow them to soften.
8. Add rice and 5-6 cups of water (depending on your rice).
9. Crumble up the chicken cubes and add to the rice.
10. Add the remaining fajita spice mix.
11. Put the chicken pieces on the rice and cook on medium flame until the water almost evaporates.
12. Then cover the pan and allow to steam until the rice is cooked, for 10-15 minutes
13. Garnish with the cilantro and lemon wedges. Enjoy!